OMG, I work with idiots, literally. There is a girl who I have sent 3 separate emails to detailing how a period of performance on a contract works.
My boss just called to follow-up b/c neither one of us see where she's made the requested changes in the system. She is still lost about what we are requesting.
Umm, I'm requesting that you make this task for 1 year. Then the next task will be for a year following that one.
This is not rocket science.
Hmmm maybe instead of furloughing people, we can just get rid of the idiots here that just take up space.
I feel so drunk. I went to the doc (thanks AH and chessie!) and they gave me percocet and flexeril. I haven't really taken any medicine for ~2 years so I am goooooone. Yet another unproductive day
I have calls today literally from 9-5 with only 1.5 hours off.
I'm really glad I took tomorrow off. I'm way to emotionally involved in all sorts of craziness going on with me team, and it'll be good for me to step away. My coworker took Tuesday off to see her therapist about work stress. So that's pretty much where my department is. Sigh.
I went to a networking event last night. I was talking to this guy who is from Philly, and about 3 minutes into our conversation we start talking about the Eagles, and about 2 minutes after that he told me about this game that he went to, he met a girl from LA there, they had sex, 4 weeks later she called and told him she was pregnant, and now they're married.
I thought that was very... forward for a stranger at a networking event.
After all the drama with the pharmacy I'm just now starting my thyroid medication (a week after it was prescribed). I'm nervous!
Also I'm really bummed we're going to a friends house for super bowl and neither of them are really into sports. I can see being the only one really watching the game. Oh well.
I feel so drunk. I went to the doc (thanks AH and chessie!) and they gave me percocet and flexeril. I haven't really taken any medicine for ~2 years so I am goooooone. Yet another unproductive day
Yay! I hope it's helping your pain!
We will be medication twinsies! I have a second massage scheduled for tonight, but in the meantime, I'm going to pop a Percocet as soon as I eat breakfast.
WARNING: Don't take it on an empty stomach. You don't want to wind up lying on the floor in your office to avoid throwing up. TRUST.
Post by countthestars on Jan 31, 2013 9:26:16 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Idaho!
I'm wearing a cheap bra from Target today and it's digging into me and itchy. I really need to spend more on bras but I'd rather spend my money on something fun.
OMG, I work with idiots, literally. There is a girl who I have sent 3 separate emails to detailing how a period of performance on a contract works.
My boss just called to follow-up b/c neither one of us see where she's made the requested changes in the system. She is still lost about what we are requesting.
Umm, I'm requesting that you make this task for 1 year. Then the next task will be for a year following that one.
This is not rocket science.
Hmmm maybe instead of furloughing people, we can just get rid of the idiots here that just take up space.
Having just spent the last 4 months dealing with the worst Fed CO I've seen in 16+ years, I can support this. (Not your area , and according to a friend that knows people she works with, they would all agree).
I had my yearly review yesterday, I once again had to suppress the urge to blurt out "Can we just stop wasting both our time, you know that if 'career advancement' and 'job satisfaction' were concerns for me, I would have left more than a decade ago. Let's stop pretending and you can just thank me for sticking it out another year and get on with our days."
I feel so drunk. I went to the doc (thanks AH and chessie!) and they gave me percocet and flexeril. I haven't really taken any medicine for ~2 years so I am goooooone. Yet another unproductive day
Yay! I hope it's helping your pain!
We will be medication twinsies! I have a second massage scheduled for tonight, but in the meantime, I'm going to pop a Percocet as soon as I eat breakfast.
WARNING: Don't take it on an empty stomach. You don't want to wind up lying on the floor in your office to avoid throwing up. TRUST.
Good tip! I took them and ate breakfast about 20 minutes later. Tomorrow I'll do it in reverse
Oh, that should be fine. My problem Monday was I had a salad for lunch with no meat or bread - just veggies, cheese, and dressing. Not substantial enough to handle narcotics, apparently!
My mom made a nasty comment beneath a photo of mine on Facebook. I'm trying to decide how to approach her about it. I drafted an email last night, touched it up this AM, and am dragging my feet on sending it.
She's coming down to attend my baby shower in a little over a week, and I hate that she's caused discomfort and friction.
The woman does not think before she speaks, and likes to make people feel self-conscious.
Our new tv just arrived and I'm so glad I'm at work while DH tries to install it. Last time it was eight hours of stress. I'm going to call home after work and if it's not installed yet I'm not coming home.
I just realized I sat through my entire 8:30 meeting with a giant streak of snot down my dress. I sneezed as she was on her way in but I thought it was all air. Guess not.
H is on a kick of making dinner every Saturday night to learn to be a better cook and he wants suggestions of what to make this weekend. Any ideas, MM? He is pretty basic in his cooking skills but wants to learn a few good standby meals.
Harley went digging in the trash last night and managed to get an animal cracker stuck on his head. He kept backing up thinking that would get rid of it. I was laughing so hard I couldn't help him. When he finally got it off he just sat there and looked at it like the bag was evil.
H is on a kick of making dinner every Saturday night to learn to be a better cook and he wants suggestions of what to make this weekend. Any ideas, MM? He is pretty basic in his cooking skills but wants to learn a few good standby meals.
Homemade spaghetti and meat balls. Pork chops and baked potatoes. Baked chicken fajitas - the Taste of Home recipe is awesome.
Brie, I second @ruralrabbit1's suggestion of spaghetti and meatballs. Or even just meat sauce. Homemade tomato sauce is pretty easy. For meatballs, I like to do a mixture of beef and pork. Or sometimes when I do meat sauce, I throw in some mushrooms and zucchini to add more veggies and make the meat go farther.
Pulled pork in the crockpot with a side of cole slaw is super simple and would give you lots of leftovers for the weekday.
Has he ever done a roast chicken? It's actually super easy but feels impressive. Plus, potatoes and carrots roasted in chicken drippings are ahhhhhmazing.
Post by yellowbrkrd on Jan 31, 2013 10:12:33 GMT -5
Yesterday it was pouring rain and today we have a blizzard. I was supposed to bring my car in to the shop but decided it wasn't worth it when I saw so many idiots on the road without their lights on.
Brie, I like the roast chicken suggestion. Roast beef is super-easy.
My favorite roast pork recipe is to salt and pepper the roast, sear it on all sides in a pan on the stovetop, then make a glaze of maple syrup + Dijon mustard + a splash of apple cider vinegar. Brush half of it into the pork and then roast it in the oven, brushing on the rest of the glaze halfway through. If there's a fatty side to the roast, put it fatty-side up so that it drips down the meat as it roasts.
I forget the exact temperature, but "low and slow" (like 300 degrees or even lower) gets the best results if you've got the time. Otherwise, 375-400 degrees for about an hour should do it. And a meat thermometer is essential for me, otherwise I overcook roasts. I have this one and I use it all the time.
Has he done homemade mac and cheese? It involves learning to make a bechamel, which is a good general cooking skill. Mac & cheese with some steamed broccoli makes a great meal.
Another good one would be chicken breasts and roasted potatoes with a salad. My favorite way to do roast potatoes came from Cook's Illustrated. Cut Yukon gold potatoes into even pieces (it's easiest to slice them first and then halve the slices). Put in large saucepan, add enough water to cover, and add salt. Cover. Bring to a boil. Remove lid. Reduce to a simmer for 3-5 minutes, until potatoes are just fork-tender. Drain. Mix with olive oil and seasoning. Use a wooden spoon and don't be gentle. Roughing up the edges allows moisture to escape, which makes for a crispier outside.
For chicken breasts, I halve them, dredge in seasoned flour, and then cook in a skillet in butter. Remove the chicken breasts. Add more butter, and then add wine to make a sauce. Throw in some sliced mushrooms, and then top the chicken with the sauce.
OK, this is what happens when I take painkillers - I'm much much more interested in teaching Mr.Brie to cook than doing my work.
I am getting twitchy waiting for my coach bag from the outlet sale to show up. I don't like how they don't give you a tracking number.
I am out of adderall, and don't have time to get the script in the next couple of days, so I am drinking tons of caffeine. I can usually get a small amount of focus when I do that, and it's better than letting my brain wander freely.
I love doing a whole roast chicken! It's like cooking for days. First you eat the chicken, then you have leftovers for chicken on salad, chicken salad sandwiches, etc. and then boil down the carcass to make chicken stock. And then I use the chicken stock and leftover chicken meat to make soup!
Post by twodogsandababy on Jan 31, 2013 11:36:08 GMT -5
I trimmed my bangs last night, like I normally do every couple of months, no big deal. Except, I cut them WAY too short....and now I have super short, very thick bangs. They look a little like Michelle Obama's bangs, but no where near as cute. I am freaking out!
Today is my Friday. Tomorrow I am getting my hair done and just relaxing.
I also need to get some new work pants because I have lost weight. I really don't want to spend the money, but I feel uncomfortable in my clothes that do not fit.